by Bede | Sep 13, 2023 | Book Publishing
I have co-authored several books with different authors over the years. And I am currently working on two more collaborative projects right now. I have found co-authoring a book can be powerful. I first stumbled upon this idea in 2009 when I first met Heather Hart....
by Bede | Sep 8, 2023 | Book Publishing
Years ago, when I still worked for a traditional publisher, I wrote a blog post about the No. 1 disappointment of all published authors: the lack of marketing support from their publisher. This was back when social media was still a fringe pastime, limited mostly to...
by SOIPP | Aug 29, 2023 | Book Marketing, Book Publishing
Studies show that the clothes we wear affect our behaviour, attitudes, personality, mood, confidence, and even the way we interact with others. Similarly, authors can and should dress themselves and their books for success and here’s how. Dressing for success in...
by SOIPP | Aug 25, 2023 | Book Marketing, Book Publishing
Being a self-published author means embracing the Do It Yourself (DIY) mindset when it comes to producing and selling your book. It’s up to you to get your book’s cover designed, build a following on social media, and create an author site that attracts new readers....
by Bede | Aug 23, 2023 | Book Publishing
Why would publishers reject your manuscript? So, you’ve chosen to pursue traditional publication. Maybe you’ve already had success with self-publishing and are looking to tackle the mainstream, or maybe your brand of literary fiction isn’t especially suited to the...
by Bede | Aug 4, 2023 | Book Publishing
Choosing a photograph or illustration for your book’s cover can obviously be a daunting task. No matter how imaginative writers can be, visual imagination is not always included. For many authors, the fact that an entire novel requires only one picture to...
